Overview

HR Manager - Manufacturing Operations Location: Quakertown, PA Area Salary: $110,000-$120,000 Schedule: Full-Time Onsite Reports To: President About the Role We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to lead HR operations supporting a growing manufacturing organization. This role requires a strong operational HR leader who can independently manage day-to-day HR activities, partner closely with manufacturing leadership, and provide consistent support across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in manufacturing HR, full-cycle payroll, HRIS administration, complex employee relations, supervisor coaching, and compliance, along with the confidence to make independent decisions in a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary HR partner to employees, supervisors, and operational leadership. Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, attendance issues, and conflict resolution. Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, documentation, employee relations, and employment practices. Own full-cycle payroll, including timekeeping, payroll review, audits, employee changes, and coordination with Finance. Administer and maintain HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring accurate employee records and reporting. Lead recruiting and hiring efforts for hourly, salaried, and supervisory manufacturing positions. Oversee onboarding, orientation, employee documentation, and training initiatives. Support benefits administration and employee programs. Ensure compliance with federal and Pennsylvania employment regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, workers' compensation, and unemployment requirements. Partner with operations leadership on workforce planning, staffing needs, retention, and employee engagement. Identify and implement improvements to HR processes, policies, and procedures. Maintain a visible HR presence within manufacturing operations and build strong relationships across the workforce. Support organizational initiatives and change management as the company continues to grow. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 5+ years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong employee relations and investigation experience. Proven experience owning full-cycle payroll and administering HRIS/payroll systems. Experience supporting hourly, high-volume manufacturing workforces. Strong understanding of employment laws and HR compliance. Demonstrated experience coaching supervisors and managers. Ability to make sound, independent decisions and effectively manage sensitive employee matters. Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Experience supporting multiple facilities or shifts preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll platforms. Ideal Background The strongest candidates will have experience in: Manufacturing or industrial operations Full-cycle payroll ownership Complex employee relations HRIS administration Supervisor coaching and performance management High-volume/hourly workforce recruiting Temporary staffing coordination Multi-shift or multi-site HR support HR compliance and risk management Process improvement and organizational change What Success Looks Like Within the first year, the HR Manager will establish a strong operational HR presence, strengthen payroll and HRIS accuracy, improve consistency in employee relations and policy administration, enhance onboarding and recruiting processes, and build trusted partnerships with manufacturing leadership and supervisors. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or